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The Mystical Arowana aka Dragon-Fish

Posted by Roger Ma on on 5th Aug 2020

The Mystical Arowana Fish

If you have ever been to our two stores, then you have seen our treasured store pets. A lot of people love this fish because of its elegance and the way it’s scales sparkle; it looks close to a dragon. It is said that the fish will bring good luck and prosperity to the owner. Our Arowanas are legal and are from South America. Not all Arowanas are legal to keep though.

Why The Arowana Is Super Coveted?

The Arowana’s popularity in the fishkeeping hobby skyrocketed in the 1980s because of its perceived rarity that people wanted as an exotic status symbol. The Asian Arowana or Red Arowana is banned from global trade because of it is an endangered species. This has actually lead to black market deals and many illegal means of getting the fish.
In Emily Voigt’s award winning book titled “The Dragon Behind the Glass”, she compares a champion Arowana fish to a high-profile politician in a country of conflict. Her book is about her quest to find a wild Asian Arowana, and she talks about the power and obsession around this expensive aquarium fish.

Come give our 'Dragon-Fish' a visit the next time you are in town here in Sunny San Diego.

True Albino Silver Arowana

This is truly one of the most sought after arowanas in the fish hobby! The Albino Silver Arowana is rarely seen in the fish trade industry and this is your chance to own this gorgeous fish!

Jardini Arowana

The Jardini Arowana is commonly known as an Australian Arowana or Pearl Arowana. Down Under in Australia, they are known as the Gulf Saratoga or Northern Saratoga.

They are the closest in appearance to the highly sought after Asian Arowana (which is prohibited in the US). Some have a very vibrant gold coloration, making them sought after much more than any other legal Arowana species here in the US.

Silver Arowana

This is by far the most popular Arowana species in the fish keeping hobby. The Silver Arowana (some spell it as Arahuana) is indigenous to South America, found in the Amazon River Basin. These natural carnivores are known to eat practically any creature it can fit into its mouth, including baby monkeys. In the wild, they are known to grow up to nearly 4 feet long. A tightly secured cover is required as the Silver Arowana is known to jump.

Black Arowana

Black Arowanas (also known as Blue Arowana) are one of the coolest aro's you can find in the tropical fish hobby! These guys are quite rare and hard to find now a days!